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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 14 > Portland leaders alarmed at surge in gang violence

Portland leaders alarmed at surge in gang violence

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
January 14, 2009

PORTLAND — A surge in gang violence that began with the shooting of a man at a funeral service in December has alarmed Portland and its leaders.

Three young men have died, and police say the rivalry between Bloods and Crips is mounting.

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